What is the cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Alnwick and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Alnwick to Carlisle station. However, there are services departing from Retail Park and arriving at Bus Station via Central Stn Neville St, Bus Station and Cranstons. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Alnwick to Carlisle?

The distance between Alnwick and Carlisle is 102 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.

How do I travel from Alnwick to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £17 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Alnwick to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Alnwick to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alnwick to Carlisle bus from?

Alnwick to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Park station.

Train or bus from Alnwick to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Alnwick to Carlisle is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £17 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 10 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Alnwick to Carlisle bus arrive?

Alnwick to Carlisle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Can I drive from Alnwick to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alnwick to Carlisle is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Alnwick to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 184+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Alnwick to Carlisle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 10 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Alnwick to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2h 51m
£17–49
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Central Stn Neville St to Bus Stationbus 10
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus 685
4h 52m
£23–38
Drive 73.7 mi
1. Drive from Alnwick to Carlislecar 73.7 mi
1h 36m
£18–26

Alnwick to Carlisle by bus and train

24Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alnwick to Carlisle.

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Distance: 101.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Alnwick, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a bus from Green Batt to Carlisle via Curly Lane, Alnmouth, and Newcastle in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Bus Station via Newcastle Coach Station, Central Stn Neville St, Bus Station, and Cranstons in around 4h 52m.

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